Gause, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Milam County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
376 Population 369/sq mi density
$275,000 Home Value $223,759 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gause enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation376 ft (115 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates30.7874°N, 96.7223°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMilam County County
Nearest AirportH H Coffield Regional (RCK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.87"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.8 / 100
Community Resilience34.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 2, 2024.

Feb 19, 2015 3 km N of Hallettsville, Texas M3.1 148 km
Sep 3, 2015 7 km NNE of Leander, Texas M2.9 107 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km W of Flatonia, Texas M2.9 130 km
Aug 24, 2021 3 km NNW of Hallettsville, Texas M2.6 148 km
Apr 2, 2024 4 km SSW of Round Top, Texas M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Beryl (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 1 179 km
2021 Nicholas Category 1 242 km
2017 Harvey Category 3 239 km
2008 Ike Category 2 138 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 265 km
2005 Rita Category 3 253 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 244 km
1989 Chantal Category 1 259 km
1989 Jerry Category 1 242 km
1986 Bonnie Category 1 253 km
1983 Alicia Category 3 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 926 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 27, 1997 EF5 86 km 27
May 11, 1953 EF5 94 km 114
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 83 km 6
Apr 13, 2019 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 10, 2000 EF3 41 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 83 km 0
May 27, 1997 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 14, 1990 EF3 81 km 0
May 17, 1989 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 98 km 1
May 26, 1976 EF3 86 km 2
May 10, 1959 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 24, 1957 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 20, 1957 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 5, 1956 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 30, 1954 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 2, 1953 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 28, 1953 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX (31,838 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 BASTROP COUNTY COMPLEX 31,838 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 6,349 97 km
2011 DYER MILL 5,170 95 km
2011 S839 CONCORD ROBBINS 4,388 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,218 100 km
2015 HIDDEN PINES 3,807 90 km
2011 C#491 3,616 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,489 96 km
2011 CRAB PRAIRIE 2,933 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,832 95 km
2021 C-8/9 2,722 95 km
2024 SHNF COMP 1 / 2 / 3 RX 2,292 95 km
2011 MIDWAY 2,287 95 km
2010 COMPARTMENTS 1/4 RX 2,252 95 km
2011 LUTHERHILL 2,215 91 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 6-7-8-9 2,136 96 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARTMENTS 18-19 1,851 94 km
2010 RX BURN COMPARMENTS 14-15 1,658 100 km
2020 COMPT 18 MONTGOMERY COUNTY 1,571 98 km
2008 HWY 195 FIRE 1,523 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 1.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in

Gause has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.9").

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